For nearly 175 years, people have worked with New York Life to protect their families and futures. We believe in the importance of human guidance and in trusted relationships built on being there when our customers need us most.

During the interview, Joel notes the strong innovation track record of New York Life in being the first life insurer to launch a corporate venture capital arm and the team's success in building connections back into the business via the LifeTech lens.

In closing, Joel notes that New York Life will continue to innovate and operate in the best interests of policy owners and agents.